See Princess Kate’s Most Stunning Fashion Moments of All Time

A force in fashion! Since the second Princess Kate strut down the catwalk at St Andrews University in 2002 and stole Prince William’s heart, it was clear that she would be quite the style icon. 

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While the sheer black dress will always remain one her most iconic outfits, the royal has grown into a much more sophisticated style. Her ensembles embody everything that is timeless and classic, with a modern twist. 

She set the tone for her reign as a royal during her engagement photo shoot, stunning a navy blue Issa faux wrap dress that perfectly matched her sapphire engagement ring, which once belonged to Princess Diana. 

Her fabulous fashion continued to wow royal style watches when her wedding rolled around. She sent jaws dropping in a custom white lace gown by Alexander McQueen. 

In the years that followed, Duchess Kate started to lean towards midi-length silhouettes, found an affinity for coat dresses (it’s become her signature!) and repeatedly leans toward navy, blue and teal hues. 

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And when winter or fall rolls around, she’s consistently reaching for plaid or houndstooth prints. From overcoats to skirts and scarves, the royal clearly has a taste for tartan and tweed. 

The Hold Still author typically mixes old items with new, frequently reaching to recycled pumps, accessories or coat dresses, many of which are designed by Catherine Walker. 

This holds especially true when she’s attending a more casual engagement or rocking an off-duty look. She keeps her trusty Penelope Chilvers boots and Veja sneakers on standby. 

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Of course, knows how to clean up nicely, too. Stunning in everything from shimmery Missoni gowns, chiffon Gucci dresses and Jenny Packham numbers. 

One of her most memorable looks however is a black velvet Alexander McQueen gown she wore to attend the Night of Heroes: The Sun Military Awards in 2011. 

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More recently, her evening wear has taken a more colorful turn. She shimmered in a gilded green dress while attending the Guiness Storehouse’s Gravity Bar in Ireland in 2002 and, later that year, in a royal blue Jenny Packham gown for a Place2Be dinner gala. 

To see all of Duchess Kate’s best style moments, fabulous frocks and gorgeous gowns since become a royal, keep scrolling! 

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Kate looked lovely in a green button-up dress and slingback pumps while out and about in London in May 2023.

The princess rocked Alexander McQueen pants and Veja sneakers for a visit to the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust in Bath, England, in May 2023.

The duchess donned an Elie Saab dress for a garden party at Buckingham Palace in London in May 2023.

She wore an Alexander McQueen dress to King Charles III’s coronation in May 2023.

Kate wore a red coat while greeting well-wishers in London in May 2023.

The princess rocked a cobalt Catherine Walker coat dress for the Royal Easter Mattins Service at St George’s Chapel in April 2023.

Kate wore a teal frock to visit the Irish Guards at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Aldershot, in England, in March 2023.

She opted for a peplum look at the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey in London in March 2023.

Princess Kate donned a green Alexander McQueen coat dress paired with a matching hat and brown boots for a Christmas Day church service in Sandringham in December 2022.

 

 

For her Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey in London in December 2022, the duchess wore a warm burgundy Eponine dress teamed with maroon pumps and a coordinating clutch. 

 

She sparkled in a crystal-adorned gown by Jenny Packham at the Diplomatic Corps reception at Buckingham Palace in December 2022.

 

The princess turned heads in a lime-colored Solace London dress at the Earthshot Prize Awards in Boston in December 2022.

Kate looked heavenly in a white Jenny Packham gown that featured embellished cape sleeves at a state banquet for the president of South Africa in November 2022.

The U.K. native was a chic sight in a camel coat, which she styled with a matching turtleneck dress while visiting The Street in Scarborough in November 2022.

Kate was a must-see in a cobalt Chanel blazer and wide-leg pants while visiting the Copper Box Arena in London in October 2022.

Duchess Kate looked radiant in a white Alexander McQueen suit and Camilla Elphick two-toned flats at the 2022 Commonwealth Games held in Birmingham, England.

Kate nailed the Nautica aesthetic, wearing a navy blue and white striped sweater and high-waisted white linen shorts to attend the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix in July 2022.

For Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee in June 2022, Kate wowed in a white Alexander McQueen coat dress, which she paired with dangling sapphire earrings that belonged to the late Princess Diana.

Duchess Kate attended the May 2022 Top Gun: Maverick film premiere in London, wearing a stunning black and white Roland Mouret gown. That night, she accessorized with sparkling earrings and wore her hair straight down her back.

The British royal looked dainty in a vibrant coat dress with a matching hat for the Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in May 2022.

Kate sported a monochrome blue look, which included a blouse, dress pants and a coat during a visit to the Wheatley Group in Glasgow, Scotland, in May 2022.

For the Service of Thanksgiving for Prince Philip, the duchess opted for a black and white dress by Alessandra Rich. She paired the stunning number with a hat from Lock and Company.

For a Christmas carol service in London in December 2021, the royal looked positively stunning in a head-to-toe monochrome red ensemble by one of her go-to fashion designers Catherine Walker. She even matched her accessories to the design, opting for suede pumps and a clutch.

The duchess paid a visit to London's Victoria and Albert Museum in December 2021 to attend the "Fabergé in London: Romance to Revolution" exhibition. For the excursion, she wore a paisley-print Ralph Lauren blouse that's still available for $135.

Taking on the trends! For her visit to Alexandra Park Sports Hub in Glasgow, Scotland, the duchess looked stylish in a Ganni puffer vest, which retails for $345, and See by Chloe ankle boots.

For the October 2021 launch of the Taking Action on Addiction campaign, the royal opted for a monochromatic red ensemble. She paired a sleek turtleneck with a pleated skirt from Christopher Kane that retails for $1,039. The duchess accessorized her look with a pair of Ralph Lauren pumps, a DeMillier Nono Montreal bag and gold earrings.

Fall fashion! The duchess pulled out a purple power suit by Emilia Wickstead during a visit to Northern Ireland in September 2021. She paired the look with a black turtleneck, suede pumps and a black clutch.

For a visit to the Royal Air Force base in Oxfordshire in September 2021, the Duchess of Cambridge slipped into a pair of navy wide-legged trousers, teamed with a white shirt, beige blazer and a matching handbag. She rounded out the look with $415 block-heeled pumps to complement her statement pants, available to purchase via Emmy London.

The duchess looked gorgeous in a $996 Beulah London belted dress at the men’s final at Wimbledon in July 2021. She accessorized her look with a vintage Josef Point de Beauvais beaded clutch and Aldo pumps.

During the ladies’ final at Wimbledon in July 2021, the royal stunned in an emerald green Emilia Wickstead dress, Mulberry crossbody bag and Jimmy Choo pumps.

Stunning a $695 navy blazer from Smythe and $618 pleated polka dot skirt by Alessandra Rich, the duchess looked preppy and polished at day five of the yearly Wimbledon tennis tournament in July 2021. 

The duchess looked laidback during a visit to the Natural History Museum in London, wearing a wool cargo blazer from Chloé, a Ralph Lauren white t-shirt, & Other Stories jeans and her go-to Veja sneakers.

In search of sunshine! For the launch of the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, the duchess looked radiant in a lilac LK Bennet dress, which featured a sweetheart neckline, puff sleeves and a pencil skirt. She paired the number with Gianvito Rossi suede pumps and gold jewels.

A proper princess dress! The royal stunned in a collared pink midi-length dress during a visit with Mila Sneddon, a 5-year-old girl with leukemia who was featured in Duchess Kate’s book Hold Still.

During a phone conversation earlier in the month, Sneddon asked if the Duchess of Cambridge was wearing a “princess costume.” She responded, “I’ll have to make sure I try and find a pink dress. Hopefully when, one day, hopefully, we’ll get to meet and then I’ll remember to wear my pink dress for you.” Mission accomplished!

On June 18, 2020, the duchess spoke with members of staff at Fakenham Garden Centre in Norfolk during her first public appearance since the COVID-19 lockdown looking casually gorgeous in a quilted vest over a blue button-up with black jeans and green Sperry sneakers.

During a video call with students from Waterloo Primary Academy on June 17, 2020, the Duchess of Cambridge paired her bold print top with shiny, wavy strands that were nothing short of stunning.

Donning a collared red button-up, the royal virtually stopped by the Clouds House addiction center on June 4, 2020. She tied together her sleek look with her hair in an uncharacteristic half-up style.

Speaking with organizations on June 3, 2020 during Volunteer Week, the duchess (with Prince William) re-wore her white Mabel blouse, a 100% cotton broderie anglaise top by MiH Jeans, which she wore at the Chelsea Flower Show last year. She accessorized the top with dainty hoop earrings.

The duchess made a special appearance on the British morning show This Morning on May 7, 2020. For the video call, she donned a yellow dress covered in blooming trees and rocked a voluminous blowout and loose curls.

On March 20, 2020, the duchess visited an Ambulance Service 111 control room during the COVID-19 outbreak in London to thank ambulance staff and 111 call handlers for their hard work. She looked stylishly all-business for the occasion in a rose-colored pantsuit with silver pointed-toe heels.

The royal stunned at the Place2Be dinner gala she hosted in an elegant navy Jenny Packham gown with a beautifully beaded top. She paired the frock with silver sequin Jimmy Choo heels.

For day two of their Ireland trip on March 4, 2020, the duke and duchess visited a mental health charity in Dublin. The brunette beauty was the definition of chic in a recycled white Reiss peacoat paired with black jeans and boots.

When in Ireland, it's only right to wear green! The duchess looked breathtaking at a reception at the Guinness Storehouse's Gravity Bar on March 3, 2020, wearing a gilded green mididress styled with black heels, a beige sparkly clutch and gold statement earrings.

For a trip to Dublin on March 3, 2020, the royal beauty donned an all-green ensemble perfect for the occasion. Underneath her mossy Catherine Walker double-breasted overcoat, she wore a print Alessandra Rich mididress, tying together the whole look with an oversized headband and suede pumps.

On February 26, 2020, the duchess participated in a SportsAid event in London wearing a monochromatic green outfit paired with $50 sneakers from Marks & Spencer. Kate accessorized with a gold pendant necklace from Daniella Draper and Monica Vinader earrings — and she even kept them on to run!

Wearing a black coat dress, the royal attended a charity performance of Dear Evan Hansen at the Noel Coward Theatre in London on February 25, 2020. She paired the frock with a silver sequined clutch and matching heels.

The brunette beauty visited a farm in northern Ireland on February 20, 2020, looking casual yet chic in a khaki Barbour jacket with a turtleneck underneath, paired with black jeans, high brown boots and gold leaf-shaped earrings.

Dressed in an Alexander McQueen ensemble comprised of a navy jacket with buttons and a matching long skirt, the duchess visited the new Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre at Stanford Hall on February 11, 2020.

During a visit to South Wales on February 4, 2020, the Duchess of Cambridge wore a navy Bianca Maxi Coat from Hobbs that's on sale for less than $300 over a red Zara dress. She topped off the look with bright accessories including a scarlet Mulberry clutch and a Beulah London scarf covered in pink hearts.

The duchess paid a visit to the LEYF Stockwell Gardens Nursery and Pre-School in Stockwell wearing a statement-making teal coat over a white lacy sweater, black pants and over-the-knee-boots on January 29, 2020.

Proving that skirt suits are no longer a thing of the past, the royal stepped out on January 28, 2020, wearing a tweed black-and-white number, which she paired with sheer tights and block heels when visiting Evelina London Children's Hospital. 

On January 27, 2020, the Duchess of Cambridge donned a sophisticated gray wool dress with a black collar and belted waist to attend the Holocaust Memorial Day Commemorative Ceremony in London. She completed the flawless look with sheer tights, suede pumps and a small patent leather clutch.

Winter style goals! The duchess looked sleek and sophisticated in a long camel coat with a black turtleneck underneath on January 22, 2020. She accessorized the ensemble with a long necklace and boots.

For a reception at Queen Elizabeth’s home, Buckingham Palace, welcoming 21 African delegations on January 20, the Duchess of Cambridge donned a sleek and chic dress from Needle & Thread. The cost of the elegant-yet-fun Aurora Gown? It's currently available for $599.

The Duchess of Cambridge stepped out on January 15, 2020, for a visit to Bradford looking as chic as ever in a bespoke coat and affordable frock. Underneath her army green Alexander McQueen coat, she donned a $100 Zara houndstooth dress that featured a flowing silhouette, long sleeves and a belt cinched at the waist. 

In honor of the birthday girl's big day, Kensington Palace shared a snap of the beauty in an Instagram post on January 9, 2020, looking casually chic in a pair of jeans and a Fjallraven Re-Wool Sweater worth roughly $170.

On January 5, 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended church service at Sandringham in Norfolk. The royal wore a burgundy and orange printed coat from London-based label Roskanda and a blue fedora decorated with feathers from Hicks & Brown.

Looking festive in a green sweater and a red puffer jacket, the new patronage of the Family Action charity visited Peterley Manor Farm in Buckinghamshire on December 4, 2019, for a day full of holiday-themed activities. She completed her casual outfit with jeans, dark green socks and brown hiking boot.

Dressed in a double take-worthy bright green long-sleeved dress with a high neck, the royal attended the NATO 70th Anniversary Summit at Buckingham Palace on December 3, 2019. She styled the look with a pair of sparkly diamond earrings. 

On November 18, 2019, the duchess looked breathtaking in a lacy, floor-length Alexander McQueen gown covered in a delicate, floral design. To complement the feminine number, she wore her hair in bouncy waves and accessorized with pearl-drop hoop earrings.

While visiting the Nook Children's Hospice in Norfolk, the duchess dazzled in a bright magenta skirt suit by Oscar de la Renta, which she tied together with black accessories including tights, a bag and pumps.

On November 12, 2019, the Duchess of Cambridge look like the definition of businesswear chic in a plaid two-button Smyth blazer, cropped burgundy Joseph trousers and Gianvito Rossi Piper pumps while meeting with Shout's crisis volunteers in London.

Kate wore an elegant, slim-fitting navy dress and added a little volume to her hair along with a matching headband when she and her husband, Prince William, attended the Festival of Remembrance Service at London’s Royal Albert Hall on November 9, 2019. The annual event also marked the couple’s public reunion with Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan for the first time in months.

To help launch the National Emergencies Trust in Kings Cross on November 7, 2019, the Duchess of Cambridge donned a perfectly tailored navy belted dress, which she accessorized with black pumps, a matching clutch and dangly earrings from Princess Diana's collection.

The royals shared a throwback photo on Instagram from a special event that took place early in October celebrating Radio 1’s Teen Heroes of 2019. For the visit, which took place at Kensington Palace, Middleton wore the brown-and-black Gabrielle Coral Print Midi Dress by L.K. Bennett.

The stunner wowed in a bright green buttoned coat with white trousers and black pointed-toe heels on her second day of the Pakistan royal tour on October 15, 2019. She accessorized the vibrant look with a stylish patterned scarf.

The duchess began her five-day royal tour of Pakistan with Prince William on October 14, 2019, wearing a long-sleeve, gathered cowl neck ombre dress by Catherine Walker. She accessorized the double take-worthy ensemble with dangly earrings and beige pumps.

The duchess visited the Angela Marmont Centre for UK Biodiversity in London on October 9, 2019, wearing wide-leg khaki culottes from Jigsaw, paired with a knit, cranberry-colored sweater with a pretty scalloped neckline from Warehouse. She completed the sophisticated, perfect-for-fall look with gold earrings and a red Chanel bag.

Looking like an absolute dream, the Duchess of Cambridge stunned in a teal chiffon frock while visiting the Aga Khan Center on October 2, 2019. She topped off the flowy look with emerald earrings, sharp pumps and a green belt tied at the waist. 

The duchess attended a national ceremony in Birkenhead to honor the new research ship Sir David Attenborough on September 26, 2019. For the special event, the royal re-wore one of her favorite pieces: her long,  blue Alexander McQueen belted coat, which she accessorized with black heels and silver earrings.

While visiting the Sunshine House Children and Young People's Health and Development Center on September 19, 2019, the Duchess of Cambridge looked sharp and stylish in a pair of navy culottes with a polka dot blouse and black block heels. 

The duchess attended the Back to Nature Festival at the Royal Horticultural Society in Wisley wearing the perfect floral Emilia Wickstead dress for the occasion. The long-sleeve pale blue midi dress was decorated in a pink floral print with a matching belt that cinched it in at the waist. She paired the dress with trusty beige wedges. 

On August 8, 2019, the duke and duchess arrived at the King's Cup regatta ready to race. The duchess set sail in black shorts, a gray zip-up jacket, a blue baseball cap and gray sneakers. To complete the look, she threw her hair back in a sporty ponytail and accessorized with miniature heart-shaped silver earrings. 

At the men's Wimbledon final game on July 14, 2019, the duchess wowed in a textured pale blue Emilia Wickstead dress worth $1,000, pairing it with $56 ankle-strap Aldo block heels

In a custom-made Dolce & Gabbana green dress with gold buttons, the brunette beauty was a sight to be seen at the Wimbledon women's final on July 13, 2019. She topped off the look with nude pumps, a matching handbag, Ray Ban sunglasses and Asprey Woodland Oak Leaf earrings. 

On July 10, 2019, the duchess paired a flowy pink frock with the same pair of espadrilles she's been wearing all summer long for the King Power Royal Charity Polo Day. She also accessorized with a red bag, sunglasses and statement earrings, while her companion Prince Louis caught some attention with his green shorts!

In a surprise appearance at Wimbledon on July 2, 2019, Kate went for a chic white Suzannah shirtdress with Ray Ban sunglasses and a belt and bag by Alexander McQueen.

The Duchess of Cambridge attended the Hampton Court Flower Show on July 1, 2019, wearing a beautiful green print Sandro dress with summer-perfect espadrilles. 

While arriving at a photography workshop in Kingston, England, on June 25, 2019, the Duchess of Cambridge dazzled in a pink and blue print dress with fluttery sleeves and a tie at the waist. She topped off the summery look with beige lace-up espadrilles.